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High Arts Festival film screenings

Saturday, Sept. 22 | 1-9 p.m. | The Nightlight

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Happy Hour in downtown

The workday doesn't have to end at 5 p.m. Enjoy food and drink specials, entertainment and more.

High Arts Festival - visual art

Entries on display Thur-Fri, 12-7 p.m. and Sat. 12-5 p.m. at Summit Artspace

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2018 Summa Health Sapphire BallSaturday 22 September
at John S. Knight Center

Festival of BeersSaturday 22 September
at Canal Park Stadium

High Arts Festival - Film FestivalSaturday 22 September
at The Nightlight

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The Nightlight

The Nightlight will have public showings of movies Mondays through Sundays in its 30 N. High St. theater, with two showings in the early evening.

30 N High St
Akron, OH 44308
Telephone: 330-252-5782

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Quirky characters star in Brian Bress: Pictures Become You

Character development, costume design, performance and film production intersect in artist Brian Bress’ quirky and mysterious video artworks. Brian Bress: Pictures Become You opens at the Akron Art Museum on Oct. 13.

Downtown Akron’s latest space life project to be unveiled on Sept. 20

Downtown Akron Partnership is revealing a third public space improvement with support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, this time in the heart of downtown Akron at Lock 3. The space lift, known as Lock Next, is the outcome of recommendations from urban design firm Gehl Studio focused on building more vibrant public life in downtown.

High Arts Festival showcases local art in downtown Akron

The High Arts Festival is a 23-day celebration of local artists and multiple art forms. In its second year, the event has expanded to include the genre of literary art, in addition to visual art, film and music. The festival runs from Sept. 14 through Oct. 6 in downtown Akron venues throughout the Historic Arts District.

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